6 Culture Yasukuni Shrine "Honozumo" Sumo Chris White Honozumo Ceremonial Sumo Tournament, Held at the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo - Watch the best Sumo Wrestlers fight for free!
16 Accommodation Lights in the Moat at Fukui Castle Takako Sakamoto 'Lights in the Moat' at Fukui Castle Ruins: Annual summer illumination event in Fukui City. Lanterns illuminate the whole gro...
12 Culture The Hills of Kurodani Temple, Kyoto Larry Knipfing A friend of mine says that Kurodani Temple is his favorite in all of Kyoto. I can see why. There is nothing spectacular about...
9 Culture Iwate Park Chris Barnes A fantastic place to learn about the history of Morioka in a relaxing park.
Culture Haunted Castle in Maruoka, Fukui Takako Sakamoto Maruoka Castle ('Misty Castle') in Fukui has a ghost legend - a woman who became a 'human sacrifice' when they built the cast...
Activities Kaochidani Chris Glenn Kaochidani is an 8 km stretch of incredible rock formations, sheer cliffs & stone columns set amongst some of the most beauti...
Activities Matsuyama Shrine Anonymous Matsuyama Shrine is a small shrine near Dogo, dedicated to Ieyasu Tokugawa, relative of the first feudal lord of Matsuyama.
Beauty & Spa Kinosaki Hot Springs Ben Humphreys The idea of ambling around sans attire in front of friends or family might make you a tad nervous, but it's a very small bump...
Culture Exploring Osaka Castle Park Jeannie Gan Osaka Castle Park surrounds a majestic 16th century castle, perfect spot for you to have a glimpse of the greener side of Osaka
Culture Chidorigafuchi The Chidorigafuchi Trench is one of the best places in Tokyo to see the cherry blossoms in spring, from late March to early A...